"THE SMALLEST HAVE THE BIGGEST ATTITUDE"

Red Squirrel - 7 Photos

I have found that the smallest of wildlife have some of the biggest attitudes. The Long-Tailed Weasel & the Mink come immediately to mind. If they do take the time to pause & look at you, it's that look, "Yeah, want to make something of it!"

I found the Red Squirrel that I had photographed in a previous blog (Dec 8, 2024 - "Are You A Morning Person") on the same tree. Red Squirrels are extremely territorial so I knew it had to be the same one.  I had been walking along, thinking I had not seen much all day, including the usual chickadees, etc., when up popped "Red", who immediately disappeared into the fir tree.

And perhaps it was because he/she thought it was a safe refuge so spent a few minutes, grooming, scratching & looking squirrel cute. Then it was a quick jump over to a neighbouring tree.

Red Squirrels are not only territorial but have been described as feisty so as I proceeded along, I heard for the first time that unmistakable sound of squirrel scolding. "Now hang on a minute - I've been here for a short time now and now you are giving me the scolding! It's a bit late now to warn everyone of intruders."

And then I thought, "Maybe it wasn't a warning but a send -off." Perhaps in Red Squirrel speak it was, "You've got your photos, now get lost!!" :)

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